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Big Bear City, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,493
Population
390/sq mi density
$72,457
Median Income
$38,030 per capita
$427,700
Home Value
$393,355 Zillow
$1,454
Median Rent
38.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,431
Violent Crime/100K
2,542 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,457 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$427,700 home value, $1,454/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,431 violent crimes/100K (277% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$427,700
52% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,454/mo
25% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
10% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
12,365
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$427,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$393,355
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median List Price
$449,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.9%
Owner-Occupied
28.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,454/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,056/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
92 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
35
Price Drops
19.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$319
Active Inventory
296
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $427,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $393,355 |
| Median Sale Price | $425,000 |
| Median List Price | $449,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $319 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,454 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,056 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 92 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 19.9% |
| Homes Sold | 35 |
| Active Inventory | 296 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $319 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 12,365 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 38.9% |